Add 14/56 and 8/3
1st number: 14/56, 2nd number: 2 2/3
14/56 + 8/3 is 35/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
8/3 = 8 × 56/3 × 56 = 448/168 - Add the two like fractions:
42/168 + 448/168 = 42 + 448/168 = 490/168 - 490/168 simplified gives 35/12
- So, 14/56 + 8/3 = 35/12
In mixed form: 211/12
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